âWe did two takes of the song, and itâs performed in front of a pretty big crowd,â Demme remembered. âAnd by that point, Meryl wasnât even looking at the strings, she was just playing.
âOzymandiasâ is at first glance a sonnet about the transitory nature of life and its pretensions of fame and fortune. The decaying, ancient statue bears witness to the fact that the pursuit of power and glory for their own sakes are not only fleeting, but they are also illusory, unworthy ambitions even within the lifetime of their seekers.
Share what you know! Nicknames for Ozymandias: | Edit. Share what you know! Meanings and history of the name Ozymandias: | Edit. Ozymandius is the title character of a 19th century poem by Shelley, which speaks to the accomplishments of man in his greatness, time, and entropy.hare what you know! Ozymandias in song, story & screen: | Edit. Ozymandius the poem introduced the name which was later picked up in other works, and remains culturally alive through references such as Ozy and Millie, the comic series.